About Us

Since the mid-70s, The ROCKS, an international 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, through its National Board, chapters and Interest Groups has been a source of strength within the military community, providing mentorship and professional leadership development to military officers.

Upon reaching Washington, several informal meetings followed. However, the emphasis was modified to deal with survival in the National Capitol Region and to address other issues of interest to the members.

Mid-1960s

The "Blue Geese" Beginnings

Army officers at Fort Leavenworth...

Late 1960s - Early 1970s

Transition to Washington

Graduates are reassigned to the Pentagon...

October 9, 1974

Formalization: The "No Name Club"

BG Roscoe Cartwright and COL Robert B. Burke...

December 1, 1974

A Tragic Turning Point

During a meeting to vote on a permanent name...

1975 - Present

The ROCKS, Inc. Legacy

The group officially names itself "The ROCKS, Inc."...